An MP faces handcuffs over constituency cash meant for the public. Darlington Chiwa, the Chiredzi West legislator, was arrested for allegedly stealing development funds. The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission states he diverted money into his personal accounts.
Commission spokesperson Kindness Paradza confirmed the arrest. Parliament had transferred a substantial sum to the constituency account for projects. Investigators claim Chiwa, as the sole account signatory, moved most of the funds for personal shopping.
He reportedly spent the money on building supplies, groceries, footwear, and alcohol. Only a fraction of the total amount was directed toward actual community school projects. The MP then submitted false paperwork to parliament claiming full project expenditure.
Chiwa appeared in the Masvingo Magistrate's Court following his arrest. He was remanded in custody pending a formal bail decision. The case highlights ongoing issues with the management of constituency development funds.
Commission spokesperson Kindness Paradza confirmed the arrest. Parliament had transferred a substantial sum to the constituency account for projects. Investigators claim Chiwa, as the sole account signatory, moved most of the funds for personal shopping.
He reportedly spent the money on building supplies, groceries, footwear, and alcohol. Only a fraction of the total amount was directed toward actual community school projects. The MP then submitted false paperwork to parliament claiming full project expenditure.
Chiwa appeared in the Masvingo Magistrate's Court following his arrest. He was remanded in custody pending a formal bail decision. The case highlights ongoing issues with the management of constituency development funds.
